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The SkyWatcher 70/700 mm AZ-2 Telescope is a refractor telescope with a very good price-performance ratio, ideal for the uncomplicated start in amateur astronomy. The optics of this telescope offers details concerning the observation of the large planets Saturn, Jupiter and Mars and in case of positive visual conditions also shows well-known Deep Sky objects like the Andromeda Galaxy. It is also possible to realize interesting nature observations in daylight with a reversal lens. The AZ2 mounting of the SkyWatcher 70/700 mm AZ-2 Telescope is very popular with the debutants in astronomy as it offers a reliable stability and is easy to handle. It is equipped with an altitude fine-control adjustment (up-down and right-left), so that once found objects can be kept centred during the observation.
Features
- Type: Refractor telescope
- Application range: Terrestrial observation, Moon, Planets
- Level: Beginner
- Warranty: 2 years
- Multi-coated achromatic objective lens
- Aluminum tube
- Dew cap/Sunshade
- 36% greater light gathering capacity than a traditional 60 mm scope
- Smooth rack-and-pinion 1.25 focuser
- Wall-to-wall accessory tray
- Pre-assembled tripod for convenient and quick assembly.
- Good resolution of the Moon and planets
- Sturdy but light weight, easy to transport
Specifications
- Optical system: Refractor
- Highest practical power: 140x
- Objective lens diameter: 70 mm
- Focal length: 700 mm
- Aperture ratio: 1:10
- Faintest stellar magnitude: 11.9
- Resolving power: 1.65
- Mounting: AZ-2
- Eyepiece diameter: 31.7 mm (1.25)
- Weight: 12 kg
Included Accessories
- Eyepieces: Super Ploessl 10 mm, 25 mm
- View finder 6x24
- Barlow lens 2x
- 90° Diagonal prism
- Accessory tray
- Aluminium tripod
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